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BDNY 2019 – Trends & Tile at Boutique Design New York

Architectural Ceramics

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth.

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Surfaces 2023: Technology innovators raise the bar

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Following is a sampling of some of the technologies, solutions and innovations showcased at Surfaces 2023 : i4F In response to its supplier partners developing new products across various platforms and constructions, i4F continues to put the spotlight on visuals and installation systems that mimic ceramic tile—right down to the grout line.

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Locking systems tout improved functionality

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With FlinTile, Unilin offers a ceramic alternative to SPC with real grout. The floating installation is simple at fast with three easy steps: click, grout and clean. We have developed a small cross/clip that we place directly in the section of the tile squares where the corners meet,” he explained. The newly granted U.S. “We

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Ceramic: How to capitalize on tile’s potential in 2022

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By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. In the virtual realm, digital tools such as visualizers are often essential to the sale. Merchandising strategies.

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Resilient: Where glue down fits in a float-heavy market

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increase in sales in 2020 vs. 2019. However, about 20% of residential resilient sales still remains in the flexible LVT category, including dryback (glue-down) products. billion in sales. billion in sales. For tile visuals, glue-down products can be installed with or without grout.”.

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A Recap: 2018 Coverings Tile & Stone Show

Architectural Ceramics

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Blue Grout Installation: Brightly colored grout can make any tile pop! // by Betty Sullivan //. This year took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Unilin makes good products even better

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We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies. It will be good to meet with our direct clients as well as our indirect clients—the buyers, the importers and distributors in the U.S.,” Grout systems.